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Nigerian Military Air Strikes on the Yobe-Borno Local Market.
The world woke up to the news of a bombing of a local market close to the borders of terrorism-ravaged Borno and Yobe States[…]
The Corporate Affairs Commission Breach: Nigeria’s growing digital economy and rising cyber attacks.
Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, but the country’s cybersecurity systems are struggling to keep pace. As more government services, financial systems, and public[…]
What Happened to The African Union Passport?
In July 2016, during its 27th Ordinary Session, the African Union Passport was launched. The single travel document was designed to allow Africans to[…]
The Remita Breach: A Goldmine for Fraudsters and exposure to identity theft
It is one thing to transact on a government-recognised payment processing platform where you confidently upload your data for official use, it is another[…]
Russians on Trial in Angola For Disinformation and Election Interference
Two Russian nationals are currently on trial in Angola, accused of orchestrating a disinformation campaign aimed at influencing public opinion and inciting unrest ahead[…]
Terrorism in Burkina Faso: Evolution and Scale
Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation situated in the heart of the Sahel region, has been enmeshed in violence in recent years. Once considered relatively[…]
Africa Is Reshaping Its Digital Economy
It’s a Friday afternoon, a Nigerian tech founder has just taken a 20-minute break to have lunch, and while at it, an email notification[…]
US Sends Military Aid to Benin to Curb Terrorist Incursions
The United States of America has donated military equipment to the Benin Republic to aid the country’s fight against imminent terrorist attacks, as the[…]
Challenging the Stereotype: Foreign Cybercriminals Jailed in Nigeria.
Over the years, Nigeria’s reputation has been tarnished by crimes allegedly committed by its citizens, both in the country and abroad. But the conviction[…]
Ghanaian trader killings in Burkina Faso signal growing threat to West African Economic Integration
On February 14, seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the town of Titao in northern Burkina[…]
Niger–France Tensions: Beyond the Headlines, Resources, Youth, and Regional Impact
When Niger’s military leadership warned in early 2026 that the country was prepared to confront France, the rhetoric reverberated far beyond Niamey. The statements,[…]
Involuntary Mercenaries: Africans Lured To Fight For Russia in the Conflict With Ukraine.
Over 1400 Africans, mostly civilians, have been lured or clandestinely recruited into the Russian military to fight in Ukraine since the war started on[…]
How African Towns Drive the Libya Migration Crisis
On the 8th of November 2025, a rubber boat carrying migrants towards Europe capsized off the coast of Zuwara, a coastal city in north-west[…]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Journalistic Freedom in the Sahel
Journalists in the Sahel, particularly in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, are being silenced under the pretext[…]
ISWAP, Bandits’ Tactical Convergence Fuels New Phase of Nigeria’s Security Crisis
Nigeria’s security crisis is becoming more complex and dangerous as evidence grows that jihadist insurgents and criminal bandit groups, previously seen as separate threats,[…]
Seven Days of Horror in the World of Kidnappers – A Survivor’s Story (Part 3)
RecapPart Two ended with our tense release and an alarming warning of another attack nearby. In this final installment, I reflect on the aftermath[…]
G20 Summit In South Africa:Â Dealing With An Increasingly Isolated US In The Global World Order
The conspicuous absence of the USA from the first G20 Summit held on the African continent was a sign that something was amiss in[…]
Seven Days of Horror in the World of Kidnappers – A Survivor’s Story (Part 2)
Recap:In Part One, I described how an ordinary journey from Uyo to Abuja was violently interrupted when armed men ambushed our bus on the[…]
Nigerian Military Air Strikes on the Yobe-Borno Local Market.
The world woke up to the news of a bombing of a local market close to the borders of terrorism-ravaged Borno and Yobe States in Nigeria on Saturday, April[…]
Peace, Power, and The Papacy
Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day visit to Africa from April 13th to 23rd was more than a spiritual journey. It came at a time when parts of the continent continue[…]
Tuareg Rock: Musical Hope for an Unstable Region
Somewhere in the southern Algerian desert in the late 1970s, a young man named Ibrahim Ag Alhabib watched a Western film and saw a cowboy playing guitar. Inspired by[…]
The Wonders of the Mauritania’s Iron-ore Train
The Mauritania Iron Ore Train is not designed for passengers. Yet travellers climb into its open wagons, turning one of the world’s longest freight systems into an unlikely site[…]
Beyond the Bylines: Closing the Media Gender Gap in Nigeria
Zeera still remembers the first time she heard her voice on the radio. It was just a short segment, a trial run in a studio tucked away in a[…]
What Happened to The African Union Passport?
In July 2016, during its 27th Ordinary Session, the African Union Passport was launched. The single travel document was designed to allow Africans to move freely across the continent[…]
Fishing for Fortune: How Marine Tourism Can Lift Gambia’s Economy
By reducing its reliance on traditional beach tourism, The Gambia is charting a new course toward faster sectoral growth. Largely driven by its beaches, the country attracts thousands of[…]
Russians on Trial in Angola For Disinformation and Election Interference
Two Russian nationals are currently on trial in Angola, accused of orchestrating a disinformation campaign aimed at influencing public opinion and inciting unrest ahead of the country’s elections. What[…]
From the pitch to the boardroom: How AFCON’s mismanagement became a governance crisis for CAF.
When millions tuned in on the evening of January 18, 2026, to watch the finale of Africa’s biggest football tournament, they were promised a night of great football —[…]
Terrorism in Burkina Faso: Evolution and Scale
Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation situated in the heart of the Sahel region, has been enmeshed in violence in recent years. Once considered relatively stable, the country has become[…]
Bridging the Digital Divide: World Bank’s $137 million funding could redefine digital opportunity in West Africa
In the coastal town of Paynesville, on the fringes of the rural community of Red Light, a young woman named Aminata balances her phone on a wooden stool, waiting[…]
Ghana’s $1bn Hemp Bet: Strategic Diversification or Policy Gamble
Ghana’s commodity-dependent economy is coming under increasing strain. Cocoa yields are declining under the pressure of climate variability, disease, and ageing plantations, while illegal mining continues to damage ecosystems[…]
Misinformation and Citizen Journalism
Journalists have been called upon to step up efforts to tackle misinformation and disinformation in the age of citizen journalism, as artificial intelligence and digital algorithms continue to transform[…]
Africa Is Reshaping Its Digital Economy
It’s a Friday afternoon, a Nigerian tech founder has just taken a 20-minute break to have lunch, and while at it, an email notification comes in. She stops eating[…]
Tinubu’s Visit to the UK – Opportunity or Formality?
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom on March 18 and 19, 2026, at the invitation of the King of England, King Charles III, is the most[…]
US Sends Military Aid to Benin to Curb Terrorist Incursions
The United States of America has donated military equipment to the Benin Republic to aid the country’s fight against imminent terrorist attacks, as the West African country’s northern borders[…]
Challenging the Stereotype: Foreign Cybercriminals Jailed in Nigeria.
Over the years, Nigeria’s reputation has been tarnished by crimes allegedly committed by its citizens, both in the country and abroad. But the conviction and sentencing of two Chinese[…]
Reclaiming the Ratings: Why Africa is betting on AFCRA to rewrite its Financial Story
A Continent Seeking Financial Self-Definition For decades, Africa’s financial narrative has been shaped partly by external rating systems that influence global capital perception. Credit ratings are not only technical[…]
Nigeria’s New Tax Policy: Implications across the socio-economic stratum
In a press release from the State House, Abuja, on December 30, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced, ” the new tax laws scheduled to commence on January 1,[…]
Africa’s Biggest Marathon Is Growing Fast: Can The Lagos Marathon maintain its momentum?
Chisom Nwosu had been training since October. Five mornings a week, before her children woke up, she ran laps around her estate in Surulere, building toward the 10-kilometre race[…]
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